Information Technology

Critical Thinking

Instructor-Led 12 Agenda

Description

In this course, students will learn develop their ability to analyze and evaluate information.

Course Overview

In this course, students will learn develop their ability to analyze and evaluate information.

Course Objective

Upon successful completion of this course, students will boost their performance with an increase in their decision-making ability.

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for individuals who want to become more rational and disciplined thinkers.

Getting Started Lesson Id 1

Getting Started

Components of Critical Thinking Lesson Id 2

Components of Critical Thinking

Non-Linear Thinking Lesson Id 3

Non-Linear Thinking

Logical Thinking Lesson Id 4

Logical Thinking

Critical Thinkers (I) Lesson Id 5

Critical Thinkers (I)

Critical Thinkers (II) Lesson Id 6

Critical Thinkers (II)

Evaluate Information Lesson Id 7

Evaluate Information

Benefits of Critical thinking Lesson Id 8

Benefits of Critical thinking

Changing Your Perspective Lesson Id 9

Changing Your Perspective

Problem Solving Lesson Id 10

Problem Solving

Putting It All Together Lesson Id 11

Putting It All Together

Wrapping Up Lesson Id 12

Wrapping Up

Lesson Id	Title	Description
1	Getting Started	Icebreaker<br />Housekeeping Items<br />The Parking Lot<br />Workshop Objectives
2	Components of Critical Thinking	Applying Reason<br />Open Mindedness<br />Analysis<br />Logic<br />Case Study
3	Non-Linear Thinking	Step Out of Your Comfort Zone<br />Don't Jump to Conclusions<br />Expect and Initiate Change<br />Being Ready to Adapt<br />Case Study
4	Logical Thinking	Ask the Right Questions<br />Organize the Data<br />Evaluate the Information<br />Draw Conclusions<br />Case Study
5	Critical Thinkers (I)	Active Listening<br />Be Curious<br />Be Disciplined<br />Be Humble<br />Case Study
6	Critical Thinkers (II)	Seeing the Big Picture<br />Objectivity<br />Using Your Emotions<br />Being Self-Aware<br />Case Study
7	Evaluate Information	Making Assumptions<br />Watch out for Bias<br />Ask Clarifying Questions<br />SWOT Analysis<br />Case Study
8	Benefits of Critical thinking	Being More Persuasive<br />Better Communication<br />Better Problem Solving<br />Increased Emotional Intelligence<br />Case Study
9	Changing Your Perspective	Limitations of Your Point of View<br />Considering Others Viewpoint<br />Influences on Bias<br />When New Information Arrives<br />Case Study
10	Problem Solving	Identify Inconsistencies<br />Trust Your Instincts<br />Asking Why?<br />Evaluate the Solution(s)<br />Case Study
11	Putting It All Together	Retaining Your New Skills<br />Reflect and Learn From Mistakes<br />Always Ask Questions<br />Practicing Critical Thinking<br />Case Study
12	Wrapping Up	Words from the Wise<br />Review of Parking Lot<br />Lessons Learned<br />Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations